Job Description

Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a 0.2FTE knowledgeable, dynamic and committed Outreach Consultant SENCO on a 1 year FTC to work in partnership with the Outreach team covering Mid and North East Essex.

Please note - This position would only be forpart time staff to apply for as the position is 0.2FTE.

Please note - This position requires the post-holder to have the relevantSENCO Qualification.

The main duties/responsibilities are:

• To work with the Operational Lead to complete pupil consultations and case review meetings
• To work in schools as directed by the Operational Outreach Lead
• To work directly with the Outreach team to develop understanding and knowledge of all aspects of SEN that may be required in their role
• To provide direct support to engage secondary pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion or other social or educational disadvantage
• To develop, educate and support the Outreach team to deliver effective interventions and training helping them in their roles
• Work with identified schools in order to reduce exclusions and improve engagement in education
• Work in partnership with Outreach Leads, Intervention Workers and other agencies to support the effective day-to-day management of bespoke provision for identified pupils
• Must have the relevant SENCO qualification

Please read the full job description attached below.

The following pre-employment checks will be required where applicable to the role and setting:

- receipt of satisfactory references
- verification of identity
- a satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
- verification that you not barred from working with Children
- verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
- verification of medical fitness for the particular role
- verification of qualifications and of professional status where required e.g. QTS status
- the production of evidence of the right to work in the UK
- verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
- verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction preventing you from holding a management position within a school (if applicable)
- a declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by virtue of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 or that you have provided a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history.

Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Recruitment Statement

Keys Co Operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including 'Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance'. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This includes the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting documents. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Keys Co Operative Academy recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve, a diverse workforce which includes people from all backgrounds. We take positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and tolerance irrespective of their individual differences. This is embedded through our co-operative values. This commitment extends beyond the relationship between and conduct of employees and potential employees, to the whole community. Keys Co Operative Academy Trust is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations.

Information about the School

Keys Co-operative Academy Trust are a small Academy Trust located in Essex. We currently have two Alternative Provision schools, serving Mid and North East Essex and a Special School in Brentwood. Our Trust is based on Co-operative values which guide and inform the ethos of all of our schools.